Dioptase and Binghamite Physical Properties

Dioptase and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase and Binghamite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Dioptase and Binghamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dioptase and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dioptase and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dioptase and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dioptase is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.